No exact match translations found for 'Ewe' in konkani.
Word 'Ewe' in Other Languages
- Ewe in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Ewe in Bengali বাংলা
- Ewe in Bodo बड़ो
- Ewe in Dogri डोगरी
- Ewe in English
- Ewe in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Ewe in Hindi हिन्दी
- Ewe in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Ewe in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Ewe in Konkani कोंकणी
- Ewe in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Ewe in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Ewe in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Ewe in Marathi मराठी
- Ewe in Nepali नेपाली
- Ewe in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Ewe in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Ewe in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Ewe in Santali
- Ewe in Sindhi سنڌي
- Ewe in Tamil தமிழ்
- Ewe in Telugu తెలుగు
- Ewe in Urdu اُردُو
EWE
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/juː/
Definitions
- A female sheep, particularly one that is over one year old.
- A member of a West African ethnic group that primarily resides in southern Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Usage Examples
- "The ewe led her lamb to the pasture."
- "The Ewe people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries."
Etymology
From Old English "eowu," from Proto-Germanic *ewwō, related to Old High German "ewwa" and Old Norse "ey," both meaning "sheep." The term for the ethnic group comes from the Akan people of Ghana, where "Ewe" refers to their identity and language.
Synonyms
- Female sheep
- Mother sheep
Antonyms
- Ram
- Male sheep
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Oveja | /oˈβeχa/ |
| French | Brebis | /bʁə.bi/ |
| German | Mutterschaf | /ˈmʊtɐʃaːf/ |
| Italian | Ovina | /oˈviːna/ |
| Portuguese | Ovelha | /oˈveʎɐ/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 母羊 | /mǔ yáng/ |
| Russian | Овца | /ɐfˈtsɑ/ |
| Arabic | نعجة | /naʕ.d͡ʒa/ |
| Hindi | बकरा | /bakrā/ |
| Bengali | মোষ | /moṣ/ |
| Gujarati | ભેંસ | /bhens/ |
| Marathi | बोकड | /bokad/ |
| Punjabi | ਬੱਕਰੀ | /bakkari/ |
| Malayalam | പശു | /paśu/ |
| Tamil | ஆட்டுக் கொக்கு | /āṭṭuk koṭṭu/ |
| Telugu | గోవు | /gōvu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /juː/
- American English: /juː/
- Australian English: /juː/
Historical Usage
The term "ewe" has been used for centuries to describe a female sheep in English, with its origins in the Old English term "eowu" (meaning female sheep). The word has been a part of English agricultural vocabulary for centuries. The term was also adopted to describe a large ethnic group located mainly in Ghana, Togo, and Benin in West Africa, who speak the Ewe language, which has roots in the broader Niger-Congo language family.
Cultural Nuances
The Ewe people are known for their rich cultural practices, including music, dance, and religion. They have a strong historical presence in the region, and their culture is recognized as an essential part of the broader West African heritage. In contrast, the use of the word "ewe" in the agricultural sense reflects the close relationship between humans and animals, with sheep playing an important role in farming, rituals, and even social practices in different societies.
More Information
The word "ewe" not only refers to a female sheep but also carries cultural and linguistic significance for the Ewe people of West Africa. The Ewe language, with over 3 million speakers, is an important language in Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The Ewe people are known for their contributions to regional music, dance, and folklore. In terms of the animal, sheep have been important in various agricultural practices throughout history, used for their wool, meat, and milk. The cultural heritage surrounding both the animal and the people has made the word "ewe" a part of both agrarian and ethnographic discussions across the world.